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2024 Tesla Model S: recalls and problems

No recalls and 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

0recalls
38complaints
2crashes reported
0fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2024 Tesla Model S. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other23 · 61%
  • Lane Departure19 · 50%
  • Electrical System7 · 18%
  • Steering4 · 11%
  • Suspension2 · 5%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages2 · 5%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance2 · 5%
  • Visibility/Wiper2 · 5%
  • Wheels1 · 3%
  • Air Bags1 · 3%

What owners report

Suspension,Wheels,Unknown Or Other

2024 tesla model s. repeated rear tire and rear wheel failures with abnormal wear and possible rear alignment or suspension-related defect. tesla service history shows repeated rear tire replacements beginning at about 5,165 miles, a later four-wheel alignment, a right rear tire replacement for uneven tire wear under the basic vehicle warranty at about 21,594 miles, a documented bent left rear wheel at about 27,047 m

Electrical System

The contact owns a 2024 tesla model s. the contact stated that after an update was performed over the air (ota), the scroll option changed, and the contact was unable to control the speed of the vehicle. there was no longer a maximum speed limit. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Latches/Locks/Linkages

The design of the emergency opening (no power to normal opening system) of the rear passenger doors is flawed, unsafe and should never have been approved for production. this rear door emergency opening requires an occupant to reach below the seat, remove carpet and pull a manual release cable. during a fire with smoke in the passenger compartment, an occupant may not be able to visually locate the release cable, and

Steering,Lane Departure

Sometimes while making ordinary and safe traffic maneuvers the lane departure warning system sometimes emits a very loud, distracting, and startling emergency chime. in particular it does this while turning into parking garages or driveways, which are already high-workload moments with high likelihood of nearby pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Model S. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.